best way to play ps2 backups?

[Dr. Lao]

I have heard using a fat ps2 with internal hdd is the best but what about using a ps3 or a test ps2. Are there other ways that are just as good?

[ASSEMbler]

Best way?

PS2 fat with a HDD loader.

I don't really follow modchips, but I wouldn't get whatever
was on "sale". Plus, ps2 mods are a billion tiny solder points.

With the hdd, you can just ftp stuff to the hdd, but I have never bothered.

I usually just get the games I want on sale about 3 months or so after they come out.

[dj898]

Even better way would be get PS2TEST and get whatever region titles you like.
Best way to spend money me reckon~

[thamasha69]

I bought and installed an Origa chip in early '02 to play imports - it was a pain. For backups I just use the Cogswap method on my other PS2- requires action replay to load exploit to memory card and you must have a way to swap discs but it works a charm.

[Pikkon]

I have a dms3 chip in my ps2,it plays anything I thow at it and I have a 80 gb hdd in there as well.

[tzeman]

origa chip is a pain in the ass.. but its the 1st few available. have since moved on to DMS3.. everything works.. :)

[Johnny]

DMS3, DMS4, Thunder Pro, Matrix Infinity... Those are the best to make a PS2 more fun.

And i'm not talking about piracy.

[Pikkon]

And i'm not talking about piracy.

Agreed,my ntsc-j ps2 games work a treat in my PS2,now Im looking at importing Sparking Meteor.

[Johnny]

Well, my PS2 is modded so i can play imports, use HDD, play homebrew games, watch DivX movies, play emulators, make backups of saves,...